Tag Archives: Immigration Symposium

“I didn’t know how much I didn’t know: AHC perspectives from the immigration symposium

Posted on October 3, 2014 by ahcadmin

When I read that convoluted quote I gave to the Laramie Boomerang, I thought to myself, “Now why did they print that?  I sound like an idiot.”  But then I realized it is the only way to describe it.  The … Continue reading →

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Meet MEChA!

Posted on August 12, 2014 by ahcadmin

With the immigration symposium (“Where Are We Now? Immigration Policy and Its Impact from a Wyoming and a National Perspective”) approaching next month, we thought it would be timely to share some background information on one of the organizations that … Continue reading →

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Save the Date! MEChA and the AHC to Host Unique Event with Art, Music, Poetry and Discussion

Posted on August 7, 2014 by ahcadmin

The UW American Heritage Center (AHC) and the UW student organization Movimiento Estudiantíl Chicana/o de Azltán (MEChA) are hosting an exciting event on September 17 from 6:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M. at the AHC, which is located in the Centennial … Continue reading →

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Documented

Posted on June 9, 2014 by stowam

“I lived the American dream, building a successful career as a journalist, but I was living a lie…I’m actually an undocumented immigrant,” said Jose Antonio Vargas to radio weekly Democracy Now! in a recent interview.  He has shared his experiences … Continue reading →

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